vI'm a cornerstone, I'm here to kidnap the robin

"It's finally over. Compared to that pretentious conference room, it's more comfortable to stay here."

In Jade's office, Topa threw herself on the sofa without any image and stretched her body wantonly.

"Hum hum……"

Zhang Zhang shook his ears and hummed in agreement.

Apparently, even Dimension Piggy Bank didn't like the atmosphere of that kind of meeting.

"Look at it from a bright side. At least it's a foregone conclusion that Jeramy will become one of the Stoneheart Ten, right?"

Unlike Toppa's aversion, Shajin was quite comfortable with that kind of situation. After all, he was an expert in conspiracy and intrigue.

However, recalling the end of the meeting, when the ten people from Shixin, who had been pretending to be reserved, rushed to express their desire to borrow the official seal from Jeremy, even Sha Jin couldn't help laughing.

"It's not wise to declare victory prematurely over something that hasn't even begun."

Looking at the gold sand that seemed to be certain that the mission would succeed, Jeremy gave a kind reminder.

"It's good to be confident, but Pinocchio isn't a piece of fat meat that can be slaughtered at will. Otherwise, the company would have already eaten it up... Compared to this, Jeremy, this is your cornerstone."

The office door was pushed open, and the dignified purple-haired Lady Emerald held an exquisite box in her hands and placed it in front of Jeremy.

As one of the Stone Heart Ten, Feicui's office is decorated very exquisitely, with priceless works of art hanging on the walls and precious bookshelves filled with rare books, each of which reveals her love for collecting.

In addition to the name of Jade Pawnshop, she has another well-known identity - Ms. Ci Yu of Ci Yu Pawnshop.

Although in theory, the pawnshop supports any behavior that uses sufficient chips to exchange for collateral, since the opening of Ci Yu Pawnshop, very few people have been able to exchange their collateral for it.

It’s not that Ms. Ci Yu raised the price maliciously, but most of those who had regained a new life from the pawnshop could not refuse her more tempting offers, so that even the new life they had finally gained was lost in it.

Over time, those collaterals that could not be returned to their owners became Ms. Jade's collection.

However, few of the collections that can be called absolutely precious can receive much favor in the hands of Ms. Jade. Except for a few used as decorations for the storefront, most of them are covered with dust in the collection room.

It is unheard of that a collection can be carefully wrapped in a box by a jade lady and held in front of the public with both hands.

When the box was opened, there was a crystal clear stone inside, which reflected some luster under the light, but more light passed directly through the crystal and shone on the bottom of the box.

"This is……"

Seeing the crystal in the box, Topa's eyes widened.

Of course she knew what it was. After all, she had one herself, and therefore she was particularly aware of its preciousness.

"The Amber King's cornerstone is also the proof of the ten Stonehearts. With it, they can borrow the power of the Diamond through the Protectorate Order. It is a treasure more precious than life itself."

Jadeite patiently explained, even though everyone present already understood what the Amber King's cornerstone represented within the Interstellar Peace Corporation.

"Now, Jeremy, it's yours."

Pushing the box containing the cornerstone in front of Jeremy, the purple-haired beauty from the business world smiled with a hint of relief.

After all, the young man in front of her was the one she personally brought into the Interstellar Peace Company. Even Jade felt proud to see him rapidly promoted to become one of the Ten Stone Hearts in just a few years.

No, maybe it should be called eleven now.

"This is truly... gorgeous."

Looking at the cornerstone in front of him, Jeremy exclaimed in admiration.

Although Jeramy was considered on par with Topa and Gold Dust under Emerald, he never became one of the Stoneheart Ten due to the nature of his work.

After all, as a business spy, many of his achievements cannot be made public. Even within the Strategic Investment Department, not many people know his real work. Most employees only regard Jeramy as a secretary assigned to Shi Xin and his ten colleagues.

Without sufficient performance support, it is not easy for Jeramy to obtain the cornerstone legitimately, not to mention that as a corporate spy, he is not suitable to stand in such a conspicuous position.

Jeremy had originally planned to work as a secretary for a few years to gain experience, but he didn't expect to get the cornerstone so early.

"This glittering, translucent texture... is it crystal? I feel like this code name doesn't quite suit my temperament."

There is an unwritten rule among the ten people in Shixin that they must act under the code name based on the material of their cornerstone. If the material of this cornerstone is really crystal... I don't like this code name a little bit.

Jeramy's concerns were seen by Jade, and the lender from Interstellar Peace Company chuckled and dispelled his doubts.

"Don't worry, this isn't crystal...it's a piece of glass."

"puff……"

An uncontrollable chuckle sounded, and Topa covered his mouth and tried to open his eyes wide, trying to make the smile in his eyes less obvious.

Not only her, but even Shajin subtly turned his gaze away, trying not to look too rude.

Most of the cornerstones of the ten Stone Heart people are named after jewels, such as topaz, gold dust, and jade. They may not all be priceless, but they are not as common building materials as glass.

Everyone's foundation is pretty impressive, but it's Jeremy's turn that's the problem.

"This... shouldn't be the kind of glass you can find everywhere."

The smile on Jeremy's face became a little forced, and he looked like he wanted to struggle.

"This is definitely not the kind of glass you'd find everywhere... Thanks to the efforts of the city builders, the world has long since begun to promote the use of various specialized glasses. Glass like this that truly shatters at the slightest touch is now rare."

Jade nodded, but the words that came out of her mouth made Jeramy's eyes completely lose their luster.

"On the bright side, in a sense this is indeed the most suitable foundation for you. It is omnipresent and crystal clear... It is the perfect disguise, tailor-made for corporate espionage."

Seeing Jeramina's look of disgust, Shajin patted his shoulder and forced himself to smile to comfort his best friend.

"That's right, even if it's not jewelry, it's still a genuine cornerstone. And even if you bring it to Pinocchio openly, no one would suspect anything. After all, no one would have thought the Amber King's cornerstone would be so plain."

Topa nodded in agreement, but the smile in her eyes really made people doubt whether her words were sincere or just for comfort.

With the comfort of his two colleagues, Jeremy finally accepted the cornerstone reluctantly.

Fortunately, due to the special nature of corporate espionage, his identity will not be made public. Even outside the Stone Heart Ten and Diamond, no one will know of his existence as the eleventh of the Stone Heart Ten.

Jeremy doesn't have to bear the social death nickname of glass every day.

"Okay, enough joking, now let's start assigning tasks."

"This mission isn't complicated. Gold Dust will be the primary force, tearing down the layers of commercial barriers that Pinocchio has built for the company. Jeramy will sneak into Pinocchio and work with Gold Dust. After you succeed, Toppa and I will harvest the harvest in the present moment."

These words, spoken lightly, bring about a mission that is as difficult as hell.

For nearly ten Amber Ages, Pinocchio had been keeping a close watch on the Interstellar Peace Company, his nominal employer. As the company's representative, Gold Sand would be closely watched whenever he set foot in Pinocchio's dreams. Even his luggage would be confiscated in the name of security checks. In other words...

"So, apart from me, who's hiding in the shadows and can't be exposed, Gold Sand will have to fight alone in Pinocchio's dream... There's only one spot to enter the dream, isn't a family named after harmony a bit petty?"

Jeremy feigned surprise, with a hint of astonishment in his eyes.

As a super economic power that dominates the world, the company is treated as a VIP wherever it goes. It is a rare experience to be blatantly bullied like this.

"To be precise, there's one spot left at the Daydream Hotel, but it's been taken by the Polymath Society. Technically, you have a companion, but..."

"I'm not entirely trustworthy, right? After all, they're not from our Strategic Investment Department. Those research geeks might sell me out on a whim at any moment. Even if they've colluded in advance, there's still a chance they could become real."

An interested smile appeared on Guiyi Shajin's lips, adding a touch of confidence to his already handsome face.

"You never know when your allies will betray you, and one wrong move could lead to a complete loss... That's what makes gambling so interesting."

"Don't be careless. Reducing the number of people entering the dream is only the first step. Who knows how many calculations are waiting for you behind the scenes. Ms. Jade and I will use our cornerstones to cover you, giving you the opportunity to bring the cornerstone into the dream, but the rest of the situation is up to you."

Looking at the confident Sha Jin, Topa couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. This was a joint operation, and she didn't want any accidents to happen.

Poor performance is not a big deal, this operation is related to whether Jeramy can truly become one of the Stone Heart Ten, and Topa does not want any accidents to happen.

"Don't worry, I didn't win until now by luck. I have never lost. Since the company has bet three cornerstones on me, I certainly won't let you down."

Confidence comes from strength, and Shajin has never been defeated since his debut.

"You already know your mission, so go back and prepare. If we don't want to get into trouble with the Marketing Department, we'd better leave before they discover the official seal has been stolen."

After arranging everyone's work, Emerald waved her hand, indicating that Topa and Gold Sand could go and prepare for the next trip to Pinocchio, but only Jeramy, who had just obtained the cornerstone, was left behind.

"As for Jeremy, you have another special mission, which is what I mentioned before, regarding the treasures within Pinocchio."

Volume 8: The Amber King's Divine Body, the Residue of Breeding

"You actually need to tell me in private? It seems that the so-called treasure is more valuable than I imagined."

After watching Topa and Gold Sand leave, Jeramy turned to look at Ms. Emerald not far away, with a hint of surprise in his voice.

As far as he could remember, this was the first time that Jade had sent the other two away when assigning a task.

"As a harmonious faction, Pinocchio might have people who can use abilities like mind reading and lie detection. For your safety, the fewer people who know about your mission, the better."

In other words, compared to the gold dust that was exposed in the open and deliberately guarded by the family, Jeramy, who was hiding in the dark and had an additional mission, was the one who was truly isolated and helpless.

"Jerami, you still have the chance to refuse now. With your abilities, there's no rush to become one of the Stoneheart Ten."

Feicui looked at the young man in white in front of her, and her voice became a little more serious than the relaxed one just now.

In fact, even she herself thought that this task might be a little too severe.

When she learned the specific content of the task from Diamond, she felt that Diamond should do this job personally.

"Even Lady Emerald finds it daunting? I'll have to look forward to it."

Danger has never been a reason for Jeremy to retreat. There was even a time when he was constantly dealing with life and death, and he experienced the feeling of being kissed on the cheek by the god of death more than once.

But unfortunately, with his special physique, it is not so easy to die even if he wants to.

Seeing that Jeramy not only had no intention of retreating but was eager to try, Jade took a deep breath and her expression became much more dignified.

"Do you know Taiz Yulos, the Star God of Breeding?"

Hearing the name, Jeremy's originally distracted gaze suddenly became serious, and his right hand wrapped in a white glove subconsciously clenched a little.

Star Gods, the supreme beings in the universe, the creators and rulers of destiny. In a sense, they can even be called the embodiment of concepts.

Such an existence naturally has countless believers and followers.

In fact, the Interstellar Peace Company itself is a force that believes in and protects the star god - [Amber King] Creeper.

But among all the star gods, there is only one exception.

The Star God of Breeding - Taiz Yuros.

He is the Zerg itself. In a sense, the cosmic Zerg plagues that once swept across the universe are all copies of Him.

Breeding Star Gods...

The fingertips of his right hand clenched unconsciously, and Jeremy's eyes revealed a hint of hostility towards this existence.

He had some grudge against this name, even though the other party had long since fallen under the hammer of the Amber King.

"Could this hidden mission be asking me to deal with the Star God who single-handedly brought disaster to the universe?"

Playing with the cornerstone he had just obtained, Jeremy's smile was a little complicated.

I thought the company was finally willing to be generous, but I didn't expect this to be a hot potato.

"Of course not. The breeding Taiz Yulos fell under the hammer of the Amber King a long time ago. It is said that his body was also sealed by the Amber King. Even if there are prophecies that the Zerg will eventually return, it will definitely not be today."

Jade shook her head, rejecting Jeramy's whimsical idea.

"Your true mission is to find the remains of the Star God sealed by the Amber King within Pinocchio."

In that great battle in which even the Star Gods would perish, Breeding and Preservation fought for three Amber Ages. Finally, the Amber King smashed Breeding's hard shell with his wall-building hammer, and with the help of his fellow Harmonious Hippe, he stripped Taizyuros of his concept of destiny, and a Star God perished.

However, many speculate that in the war in which the Star God perished, it was impossible for the Breeding and Preservation, who were the main forces in the battle, to remain intact from beginning to end, and fragments of the Star God's body may be floating in the universe.

To this day, countless people are still tirelessly wandering the universe, trying to find traces of the Star God.

Jeremy had always regarded these statements as rumors, never expecting that one day he would become one of those trackers.

"Pinocone... contains the body of the Amber King or the god who gave birth to Taizyuros?"

"To be more precise, it's both."

Jade handed a photo to Jeremy. Under the gray filter, a piece of turbid amber was wrapped around an appendage with barbs. It looked like the amber that had trapped insects in ancient times.

It seems that the company's pursuit of the Star God over the years has not been fruitless. Regardless of whether it has really been favored by the Star God like the Immortal Boat, at least they have indeed collected the Star God's body.

"Since the Amber Age, the company has never given up searching for the Amber King's body, and has indeed gleaned some results... According to scholars, even if the Amber King's body was damaged during the battle, the shattered debris would, guided by its will, autonomously seek out new remains for reproduction, ultimately becoming a prison to seal its existence."

"There's a piece of amber inside the Pinocchio similar to the one in the photo, and it might contain something more important than an appendage. Your mission is to find a way to take it away. Gold Dust and Toppa's attempts to reclaim the Pinocchio on behalf of the company are merely a cover for you."

"Your foundation stone is special. As long as you get close enough, it will resonate with the Amber King's divine body. When necessary, you can borrow the power of the diamond without restraint—until the foundation stone itself can no longer withstand the force and shatters."

Jeremy looked at the photo in his hand over and over again. Even though part of the insect body was not clearly visible in the turbid amber due to the filter, he was still sure that this was a genuine breeding body.

Because he... had once faced a similar existence.

"So this is why the company has been so obsessed with Pinocchio all these years? It seems like joining the company was the right decision... Is it possible that the family has already found the divine body? If so, the operation might not have been so smooth."

If it was just a matter of finding something, Jeremy wouldn't find it difficult.